Page Contents for Chapman, Kansas

Statistics & Facts

Location

History & History-related items

City Attractions

Government

Community events.

Organizations, Churches, and Sports.

Miscellany

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Statistics & Facts

The Kansas state capital is Topeka.
The population of Chapman is approximately 1,241 (2000), 1393 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 524 (1990), 529 (2010).
The amount of land area in Chapman is 1.344 sq. kilometers.
The amount of surface water is 0 sq kilometers.
The distance from Chapman to Washington DC is 1134 miles.
The distance to the Kansas state capital is 75 miles. (as the crow flies)
Chapman is positioned 38.97 degrees north of the equator and 97.02 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Chapman elevation is 1,113 feet above sea level.

Location

in central Kansas east of Salina
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History & History Related Items

George Freeman came here in 1855 and John Erwin and Michael in 1857. The area remained quite remote for many years, with the Erwins providing good hospitality for all travelers coming through the area. The first post office at Chapman Creek was called Farmington Post Office. Later, in 1872, the town was incorporated and named for the Creek. Many of the ancestors of the present day residents were Irish. For this reason, the town is often referred to as Chapman Irish.

Here is a good history page for Chapman.
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Attractions

Indian Hills Golf Course
a 9 hole course with grass greens. Open daily.
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Chapman City Government

City of Chapman

Chapman is governed by the Mayor and 5 council members who are all elected.

Chapman Community Events

every year on St. Patrick's Day
17 March
A parade is held each year to celebrate the Irish heritage in the area. All the local organizations and schools participate in the parade.

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every year on Labor Day
The City of Chapman Labor Day
A parade is held as well as a carnival. There is a toy and car show at the high school. Many other activities are held during the event with lots of fun and lots of food. Chapman

Miscellany

The population of Chapman was:
1990 - 1,264
2000 - 1,241